Senior DG Solar & Storage Project Leader (Hybrid, Upstate NY)

Leap29; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead the development of distributed generation solar and energy storage projects in Upstate New York. You will oversee site origination, permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and risk management through late-stage development.

You will collaborate with internal teams, landowners, utilities, consultants, and regulators to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Planning, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Thorough understanding of renewable energy project development and the project development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of zoning regulations, land use planning, permitting processes, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and electric distribution systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead distributed generation solar and energy storage projects from origination through construction readiness and handoff to delivery team.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, development budgets, risk assessments, milestone trackers, and project plans.
• Identify project risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and support utility interconnection activities with engineering and other project teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure potential project sites through feasibility assessments and market research.
• Monitor interconnection queue positions, project milestones, system upgrade requirements, timelines, and costs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with municipalities, utilities, landowners, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Solar development

Energy storage

Land use & permitting

Interconnection processes

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Environmental Science, Business, Planning, Real Estate, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Leap29 seeks a Senior Project Developer to lead the development of distributed generation solar and energy storage projects in Upstate New York. You will oversee site origination, permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and risk management through late-stage development.

You will collaborate with internal teams, landowners, utilities, consultants, and regulators to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule while meeting regulatory requirements.